John is an Oracle ACE Pro with 20 years' experience in Oracle data management and analytics, currently serving as Senior Director and lead Oracle Analytics Architect at Huron Consulting Group. He focuses on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Fusion Data Intelligence, and Fusion Application platforms, with expertise in solution architecture, data integration, warehousing, and cloud analytics products such as OAC, ADW, OTBI, and OCI Data Integration platforms. John holds advanced degrees from UMass Amherst, UT Austin, and UC Berkeley, and is an active blogger and conference speaker (www.theanalyticsace.com, www.linkedin.com/in/johnwhitakerace). Before joining Huron, he gained experience at several leading Oracle system integration firms.